Job Title: Software Engineer – C#/.NET | AWS | Kafka | Terraform (6-Month Contract) Location: Fully Remote (UK-based) Contract Type: 6-Month Contract Rate: £375-£400 per day (Outside IR35) Start Date: ASAP / Flexible for the right candidate Overview: We’re seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer for a 6-month contract to support the development and scaling of our cloud-native services. You'll play a key role in a cross-functional engineering team, delivering modern backend systems in a fully remote environment. This role is UK-based and remote – applicants must reside and have the right to work in the UK. Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain robust and scalable backend services using C# and .NET . Develop and support distributed systems using Kafka for event-driven architecture. Deploy and manage infrastructure using AWS and Terraform . Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality deliverables. Write clean, testable code and contribute to CI/CD pipelines. Participate in code reviews and provide mentorship where appropriate. Key Skills & Experience: Strong commercial experience with C# / .NET Core (5 years preferred). Proven experience working with AWS services in production environments. Hands-on experience with Kafka for messaging/event streaming. Experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform . Good understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work autonomously in a remote team setup. Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to collaboration.